Molecular anthropologists study

A. diffusion of languages between communities.
B. human body size and dimensions.
C. the biological and geological processes by which dead animals become fossils.
D. the relationships among ancient and contemporary populations and among species.
E. how prestige passes between generations.


Answer: D

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